DoD awards $13.5M for Electronic Equipment Repair, with 2 contracts awarded

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $13,497,104 ($13.5M)

Contractor: Astronics Test Systems Inc

Awarding Agency: Department of Defense

Start Date: 2005-01-03

End Date: 2009-02-28

Contract Duration: 1,517 days

Daily Burn Rate: $8.9K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 2

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: 200504!300007!1700!M67854!COMMANDING GENERAL !M6785405D3011 !A!N! !N!0001 ! !20050103!20060502!807617030!807617030!082413956!N!DME CORPORATION !12889 INGENUITY DR !ORLANDO !FL!32826!53000!095!12!ORLANDO !ORANGE !FLORIDA !+000013468964!N!N!000000000000!6625!ELECTRICAL & ELCT PROPERTIES MEAS & TST INSTRUMNTS!A7 !ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION EQUIP !000 !* !811219!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !20200930!B!C! !A! !A!N!J!2!002!A! !Z!N!A! ! !N!A!N!N!Z! ! ! !A!A!000!A!B!N! ! ! ! !1727!M67854!0001! !

Place of Performance

Location: ORLANDO, ORANGE County, FLORIDA, 32826

State: Florida Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Department of Defense obligated $13.5 million to ASTRONICS TEST SYSTEMS INC for work described as: 200504!300007!1700!M67854!COMMANDING GENERAL !M6785405D3011 !A!N! !N!0001 ! !20050103!20060502!807617030!807617030!082413956!N!DME CORPORATION !12889 INGENUITY DR !ORLANDO !FL!32826!53000!095!12!ORLANDO !ORAN… Key points: 1. The contract is for "Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance." 2. Awarded by the Department of the Navy, this contract has a total value of $13,497,104.48. 3. Competition was full and open, indicating a competitive bidding process. 4. The contract duration is 1517 days, spanning from January 2005 to February 2009.

Value Assessment

Rating: good

The contract value of $13.5M for electronic equipment repair appears reasonable given the duration and scope. Benchmarking against similar contracts would provide a more precise assessment.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a robust price discovery process. The presence of two awards indicates some level of competition.

Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of the award suggests taxpayers likely received fair pricing for the services rendered.

Public Impact

Ensures continued operational readiness of critical electronic equipment for the Navy. Supports the maintenance and repair sector, contributing to the defense industrial base. The award highlights the ongoing need for specialized repair services within the military.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 88 / 10

Warning Flags

  • Contract duration is relatively long (over 4 years).
  • Specific details on the nature of the 'Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair' are limited.

Positive Signals

  • Awarded under full and open competition.
  • Multiple awards suggest some level of market responsiveness.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls within the 'Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance' category. Spending in this sector is crucial for maintaining the operational effectiveness of military hardware.

Small Business Impact

The data does not indicate if small businesses were involved in this contract award. Further analysis would be needed to determine small business participation.

Oversight & Accountability

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which generally implies a degree of oversight in the procurement process. However, specific oversight mechanisms are not detailed.

Related Government Programs

  • Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Department of Defense Contracting
  • Department of the Navy Programs

Risk Flags

  • Long contract duration.
  • Lack of specific equipment details.
  • Potential for cost overruns in long-term repair contracts.
  • Limited insight into small business participation.

Tags

other-electronic-and-precision-equipment, department-of-defense, fl, do, 10m-plus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Department of Defense awarded $13.5 million to ASTRONICS TEST SYSTEMS INC. 200504!300007!1700!M67854!COMMANDING GENERAL !M6785405D3011 !A!N! !N!0001 ! !20050103!20060502!807617030!807617030!082413956!N!DME CORPORATION !12889 INGENUITY DR !ORLANDO !FL!32826!53000!095!12!ORLANDO !ORANGE !FLORIDA !+000013468964!N!N!000000000000!6625!ELECTRICAL & ELCT PROPERTIES MEAS & TST INSTRUMNTS!A7 !ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION EQUIP !000 !* !811219!E! !5!B!S! ! ! !202

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is ASTRONICS TEST SYSTEMS INC.

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $13.5 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2005-01-03. End: 2009-02-28.

What specific types of electronic and precision equipment were covered under this contract?

The provided data categorizes the contract under 'Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance' (NAICS 811219) and 'Electronics and Communication Equipment' (PSC A7). However, it does not specify the exact models or types of equipment. This level of detail is often found in the contract's statement of work, which is not included here.

Were there any performance issues or contract modifications during its term?

The data indicates the contract was awarded on January 3, 2005, and ended on February 28, 2009, with a duration of 1517 days. There are no explicit flags or indicators in this summary data suggesting significant performance issues or major contract modifications. However, a deeper dive into contract modification logs would be necessary for a definitive answer.

How did the pricing compare to market rates at the time of award?

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which typically facilitates price discovery against market rates. The total award value was $13,497,104.48. Without access to the specific bids received or independent market research data from 2005, a precise comparison to market rates is not possible from this summary.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Other Services (except Public Administration)Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceOther Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Product/Service Code: INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQPT

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE

Offers Received: 2

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Astronics Corporation (UEI: 049829302)

Address: 12889 INGENUITY DR, ORLANDO, FL, 90

Business Categories: Category Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Special Designations

Contract Characteristics

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: M6785405D3011

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline

Start Date: 2005-01-03

Current End Date: 2009-02-28

Potential End Date: 2011-09-30 00:00:00

Last Modified: 2008-02-07

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